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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.88, 9,414.16 and 3,989.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.88, 9,414.16 and 3,989.71 is: 5,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.88 : 9,414.16 = 3,989.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.88/9,414.16 = 3,989.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.88x = 9,414.16 × 3,989.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.88x = 37,559,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559,717.13/6,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.96

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